Acticoat Flex 3 is a flexible, conformable antimicrobial barrier dressing from Australia that uses nanocrystalline silver technology to help control wound infections for up to three days. It is a single-layer knitted polyester dressing with a low-adherent surface that conforms to the body's contours, minimises trauma during changes, and is effective against a broad spectrum of pathogens. It is suitable for various wounds, including burns, surgical sites, and ulcers, and is compatible with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT).
Key Features and Benefits
- Antimicrobial action: The nanocrystalline silver coating provides fast-acting bactericidal effects, with results seen in as little as 30 minutes.
- Conformability: The dressing is highly flexible and stretches to follow the body's contours, ensuring consistent contact with the wound surface.
- Moisture management: The open weave design allows for easy migration of wound exudate, reducing maceration and supporting healing.
- Patient comfort: The low-adherent surface helps minimise trauma and pain at dressing changes.
- Broad-spectrum efficacy: It is effective against over 150 pathogens, including gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, and fungi.
- Versatility: It can be used as a wound contact layer with NPWT systems like PICO and RENASYS.
- Long-lasting protection: The antimicrobial properties remain effective for a minimum of 3 days.
- Supports antimicrobial stewardship: It helps reduce the need for systemic antibiotics by managing infection.
